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    Sinusitis Symptoms

    Steroid nasal sprays relieve sinus infections

    October 02, 2008
    Steroid nasal sprays such as Flonase, Nasonex, and Rhinocort may relieve the symptoms of sinus infections, new research suggests. Sinus infections, which can be worsened by allergy symptoms, are typically treated with antibiotics. But researchers say adding a steroid spray to antibiotic treatment may relieve symptoms more quickly. Read more »
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    Top 75 Migraine and Headache Questions, #5
    By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

    ...other symptoms. My husband had convinced me I had a sinus infection, as he had suffered these... Read more »

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    Migraine or Sinus Headache? Misdiagnosis
    By Teri Robert , Health Expert

    ...being mistaken for sinus headaches. Unless there's a sinus infection, true sinus headaches are... Read more »

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    Asthma: Linked to the Nose, Throat and Stomach?
    By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

    ...on the lungs, the allergic rhinitis (hay fever) or sinus infection may keep the asthma from... Read more »

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    Health Guide

    Sinus Headache or Migraine?
    ...symptoms of Migraine. The most effective Migraine medications are triptans. Unless there are signs of a sinus infection, antibiotics should not be prescribed. More than 35 million Americans... Read more »
    Sinusitis: Symptoms
    ...and pain or pressure in specific areas in the face -- eyes may be red, bulging or painful eyes if the sinus infection occurs around the eyes; in some cases, patients may also have double vision... Read more »
    Sinusitis: chronic
    ...appointment with your health care provider if symptoms of chronic sinusitis develop. Also call if acute sinusitis symptoms do not improve with treatment. Read more »
    Cockroach Allergies
    ...cockroach allergy. Also likely to have it are people with a chronic stuffy nose, skin rash, constant sinus infection, repeat ear infection and asthma. Cockroach allergy is a problem among people... Read more »
    Sinusitis: chronic
    Chronic sinus infection; Chronic sinusitis Symptoms Symptoms may last for 3 months or more. Headache (in the front of the head or... Read more »

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    Medications

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    Trinalin Uses and How to Use

    This medication is used for the temporary relief of runny/stuffy nose and other symptoms (e.g., ear... Read more »

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    Pulmicort Turbuhaler Precautions and Side Effects

    Budesonide is used to prevent and reduce symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by... Read more »

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    Kineret SubQ Precautions and Side Effects

    This medication is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis that has not improved with other drugs... Read more »

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    Triacting Expectorant Oral Uses and How to Use

    Guaifenesin/pseudoephedrine is used for the temporary relief of nose/sinus/ear congestion and cough... Read more »

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    Decongestant & Cough Oral Uses and How to Use

    This combination product is used to temporarily treat cough and stuffy nose symptoms caused by the... Read more »

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    Related News

    Steroid nasal wash may ease sinusitis
    March 30, 2009

    Chronic sinusitis--a frustrating and painful disorder that affects up to 14 percent of Americans--may be eased with a steroid nasal wash, a small... Read summary »

    Mice Help Treat Sinusitis
    August 14, 2008

    (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Some stuffy nosed mice may help doctors treat humans with sinus conditions. An estimated 31 million Americans suffer with... Read summary »

    Does nasal irrigation really ease allergies?
    April 21, 2009

    The New York Times column, "the claim" takes on nasal irrigation this week. Reported to ease allergies and relieve chronic congestion, thousands of... Read summary »

    New Sinus Relief With a Balloon
    May 05, 2008

    PALO ALTO, Calif. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Spring is here, and with the new season comes allergies ... and sinus problems. Nearly 40 million... Read summary »

    Steroid concoction may ease sinusitis
    March 18, 2009

    A steroid nasal wash can help reduce symptoms of chronic sinusitis without affecting adrenal gland function, according to a small U.S. study. Read summary »

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